I think I've had a long, distinguished career in public service. It just goes to show you what some politicians will do. They'll say or do anything t…

- Raymond Kelly

A broad base of knowledge is critically important to our ability to investigate terrorism.

- Raymond Kelly

Protecting the city is my job, which doesn't translate into hatred. This is war, and in most wars, professional soldiers don't hate the enemy. Hatred…

- Raymond Kelly

I liked the military life. They teach you self-sufficiency early on. I always say that I learned most of what I know about leadership in the Marine C…

- Raymond Kelly

Virtually everything I learned about leadership traits and core values, I learned in the Marine Corps. To this day, I keep a list of the traits in a …

- Raymond Kelly

I never think of the word legacy. It doesn't mean anything. You do the right thing, in my judgment, and things will work out. That's what drives me. …

- Raymond Kelly

You're always trying to impress your parents regardless of how old you are. And when they're gone, there's nobody to impress. But I think my parents …

- Raymond Kelly

When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about public opinion. I've …

- Raymond Kelly

I think one of the biggest scams in law enforcement is the monitor.

- Raymond Kelly